World number 1 Yannick Sinner has named 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal as the best clay court player in history.
“Nadal is the greatest clay court player. He moved perfectly, used spin and was in excellent physical shape. Nadal had the intelligence and insight that inspired players and young fans.
Nadal showed that you can be humble and at the same time be a great player. "I was lucky enough to meet and train with Nadal, Rafa is who people see him as, and he doesn't pretend," Sinner said at a press conference.
This year, a ceremony will be held on the courts of Roland Garros dedicated to Nadal, who will end his career at the end of 2024.